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Wednesday, September 18, 2013

Dragonflies and More from Ouabache State Park

This is another set of photos from what has become our favorite state park. These were all taken during a visit to the park on August 23, 2013.

The first two are flowering weeds that grow along the water's edge.




And what would a post from Ouabache State Park be without a few dragonfly images?

Eastern Amberwing Dragonfly

This isn't a great shot of the Eastern Amberwing Dragonfly, but I liked the reflection.

Widow Skimmer Dragonfly

Widow Skimmer Dragonfly

A little fall color sets off this picturesque dead tree.




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16 comments:

  1. Our photosSeptember 18, 2013 at 12:54 AM

    The Dragonfly photos are beautiful!
    Greetings, RW & SK

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  2. Margaret Birding For PleasureSeptember 18, 2013 at 3:42 AM

    Hi Linda Wonderful close up shots but my favorite is of the Widow Skimmer Dragonfly.

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  3. ErcotravelsSeptember 18, 2013 at 6:47 AM

    Great snaps, very well captured
    Regards
    :)

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  4. Elizabeth EdwardsSeptember 18, 2013 at 7:41 AM

    dragonflies are just amazing creatures. nice shots. ( :

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  5. magnoliasnteaSeptember 18, 2013 at 8:05 AM

    They're all beautiful photos! Thank you for sharing.

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  6. stephen HayesSeptember 18, 2013 at 9:26 AM

    Interesting how even weeds, in the hands of a skilled photographer such as yourself, can make a great picture. I hope you're having a great week.

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  7. TexWisGirlSeptember 18, 2013 at 9:32 AM

    loved these! i, too, like that reflection. my fave, though, is the 2nd. wow!

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  8. Out on the prairieSeptember 18, 2013 at 10:22 AM

    Lovely shots, the first is smart weed. The second almost appears as a thistle perhaps. Always like the dragonflies

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  9. Gail DixonSeptember 18, 2013 at 12:11 PM

    Oh my goodness, you are doing awesome with that camera! The dragonfly shots are beautiful and the one of the amberwing posed on the rock is great because you can see more of the surrounding area. Though I love close ups (you know how I do!), sometimes it helps to see more of the habitat. The widow skimmer is so crisp and clear and the weeds along the water's edge are beautiful. You GO girl!

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  10. GeorgeSeptember 18, 2013 at 1:17 PM

    Your dragonfly photos are marvelous, but I like the 'more' as well. Your first two macros of the weeds are full of details, and the last photo is beautiful. You're quickly making this a favorite park of ours as well.

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  11. Ruth HiebertSeptember 18, 2013 at 1:56 PM

    Amazing pictures. I am not real good at getting Dragonfly shots,so I really am enjoying yours.

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  12. MontanagirlSeptember 18, 2013 at 4:56 PM

    Remarkable photos! And my favorite is that reflection photo of the Dragonfly. Nice work!!

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  13. HilarySeptember 18, 2013 at 6:24 PM

    I like the one with the reflection also. So lovely. I need to get up to my new place so I don't miss all of the fall colours.

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  14. Betsy Banks AdamsSeptember 18, 2013 at 9:03 PM

    More beautiful photos from Ouabache State Park... Love your macros... They can show the tiny bugs up close and personal.. Great set, Linda.
    Hugs,
    Betsy

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  15. DeeSeptember 19, 2013 at 7:33 PM

    I am never disappointed with the photo's you share...The dragonfly photo's are my favorite.

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  16. Diane CSeptember 20, 2013 at 9:30 PM

    Great pics Linda! How do you know the names of insects? You are amazing!

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